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Fishing Guides and Instructors in County Galway

Corrib View Lodge and Angling Services

Trout, Salmon and Pike fishing ghillies

Notes: Larry and his team are top quality Guides, many of whom have fished for their country. These Gillies or Guides know every nook and cranny of Corrib, Mask and Carra and will work hard all day to make sure you get the opportunity to catch your fair share of lively wild brown trout. The Clare and Robe rivers offer some excellent Salmon or evening Dry Fly fishing. We enjoy some fabulous fly-fishing all year round for pike.

Address: Corrib View Lodge, Glencorrib, Cross, Co. Mayo, Ireland.
Telephone: +353 (0)93 31718 or +353 87 9135222
Web: www.corribangling.com Email: thecorrib@hotmail.com

Giles Frazer, Kylemore Abbey Salmon and Sea-trout Fishery

Guide and instructor for salmon and trout fising, sea fishing guide REFFIS, STANIC

Notes: STANIC qualified in both salmon and trout casting, can offer instruction and guidance in fly-fishing techniques at every level on Connemara salmon fisheries, or on the many brown trout lakes in the area. Some salt-water fishing can also be arranged, as can accommodation and bookings on the many other fisheries in the Connemara area.

Address: Stoon Gables, Cloon, Cleggan, Co. Galway.
Telephone: +353 52 36141
E-mail: giles@eircom.net

Michael Faherty, Oughterard Angling School

Guide and Instructor for trout fishing AGPAI, STANIC

Notes: AGPAI and STANIC listed for trout flyfishing and fly casting tution. Based on the shores of Lough Corrib accomodation is arranged and boats and engines provided. Flies are available in house.

Address: Cranrawer House, Oughterard, Co. Galway.
Telephone: +353 91 552388

Brian Curran, Corrib Angling Centre

Guide and Instructor for trout fishing

Notes PAGI: For the beginner Brian can provide instruction in basic fly-casting techniques. During the season, professional guidance can be given to ensure a successful day's angling whether it is fishing Lough Corrib, one of the numerous small lakes of the neighbouring Connamara area for sea trout, small wild brown trout or the chance of a salmon. Accomodation is arranged and boats and engines provided.

Address: Aille, Inverin, Co. Galway.
Telephone: +353 91 593860
E-Mail: curranb@indigo.ie

Basil Shields, Lough Corrib

Guide and Instructor for trout fishing PAGI

Notes : Based on the shores of Lough Corrib accomodation is arranged and boats and engines provided. Basil's flies are tied for the Western Lakes. Basil is a first class angler and boatman who has qualified many rods at the World Cup on Lough Mask over several years.

Address: Ardnasillagh Lodge, Oughterard, Co. Galway.
Telephone: +353 91 552550

Tim Moore, Angling Guide and Instructor

Guide and Instructor for salmon and trout fishing STANIC

Notes: Tim is a STANIC qualified guide and Instructor and has been a keen angler all his life. Whether you just want an enjoyable days fishing for wild brown trout in some of the most majestic scenery in Ireland, or the pursuit of Salmon and sea trout then he can take you there. Everyone from beginners looking for a days instruction in the basics of flyfishing up to competent anglers with a mistake that they want rectified are welcome. With his intimate knowledge of Corrib, Ballinahinch, Costelloe and Fermoyle Fishery you won’t be led astray.

Address: Tahilla, Sneem, Co. Kerry.
Telephone: +353 64 75911
E-Mail: tkmoore@eircom.net

Mike Keady, Angling Guide and Instructor

Guide and Instructor for salmon and trout fishing STANIC, GAIA

Notes: Mike is a qualified instructor, salmon & trout association national instructors certificate, in casting and fly dressing and is available for any level of instruction from beginner to advanced. Member of the Irish fly fishing team at both world championship and home international level. He provides a guided fishing service on Loughs corrib, mask and carra and also on the smaller lakes and rivers in the area for brown trout, sea trout and salmon.

Address: Ballinahalla Moycullen Co. Galway
Telephone: +35391556326 or +353872743915
E-Mail: keadym@eircom.net

Tom Doc Sullivan

Guide and Instructor for trout and salmon fishing STANIC

Notes Tom has a STANIC Instructor's Certificate and offers qualified casting instruction. Based on the shores of Lough Corrib he provides guided fishing and a boat hire service for the lake. Guided fishing on Lough Mask is available. Tom also specialises in Specimen Trout/Ferox Trout fishing.

Address: Dooras, Cornamona, Co. Galway
Telephone: +353 94 9548463
Email: tomdocsullivan@eircom.net Web: www.tomdoc.com

Paul Heaney,Corrib Anglers

Trout fishing Guide, CERT

Notes Corrib Anglers guides are Failte Ireland approved and have a history of fishing the Corrib system for generations. Their expertise and knowledge will enhance every opportunity to land the finest wild brown trout. Corrib Anglers provide the following services to ensure you get the most from your fishing trip;Transport and pick up;Accommodation;Boats and engines; Rod hire. You can contact us and outline any requirements that you have and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Address: Annaghkeen, Ower, Headford, Co. Galway.
Telephone: +353 93 36013
Email: paulush@eircom.net Web: www.corribanglers.com

Donal Connolly

Trout fishing Guide

Notes Donal is a well known and experienced full time Guide/Ghillie on Lough Corrib, where he operates an angling centre. Registered with the Western Regional Fisheries Board for Boat-hire on Lough Corrib, and also with the Irish Tourist Board. Donal can provide all the requirements for the visiting angler, including accommodation and meals at the lodge.

Address: Nonaim Lodge Accommodation & Angling, Glann, Oughterard, Co. Galway.
Telephone: +353 91 552138
Email: nonaim@gofree.indigo.ie Web: www.fishingcorrib.com

Patrick Molloy

Boatman and gillie on Lough Mask and Lough Corrib.

Notes Patrick has fished lough corrib and lough mask all his life. his family have been fishing the loughs for generations. Patrick worked for 10 years for the western fisheries board and knows the loughs like no other. Patrick is one of the best fly-fisherman on the loughs and an expert at trolling for ferox and pike.

Address: Rosscahill East, Co. Galway.
Telephone: +353 91 550261 or +353 87 9828438
Email:patmolloy@pmacfishing.com   Web: www.pmacfishing.com

Mike Heenan

Trout fishing guide. Cert

Notes: Failte Ireland approved angling guide. Wellknown and respected angling guide on Loughs Corrib, Carragh and Mask.Experienced in all aspects of fly fishing for trout, salmon and pike. Successful member of 2008 Irish Fly Fishing team. Operating from Headford Mike\'s extreme professionalism and relaxed manner ensures your day\'s fishing will be most enjoyable.

Tel: +353 (0)87 6885430
Email: mikeheenan@eircom.net

Paddy McDonnell

AGPAI-IRELAND Casting instructer and Guide APGAI-UK, FFF (USA), GAIA

Notes: Professional fly fishing guide for Salmon,Trout,Pike,and Saltwater. Guided trips organized throughout Ireland,including accommodation,transport,tackle,and boats. Fishing arranged on private beats and day permit waters. Paddy was born near the banks of the river Moy and has forty years experience of fishing / guiding on the famous rivers and loughs of Ireland.

Address: Barnacouge, Swinford , Co Mayo.
Telephone: +353 (0) 94 9251033 or +353 (0)87 412 3235
Email:  bluecharm@eircom.net  Web: www.moyflyfishing.com

Gerry Molloy

Boatman and guide on Lough Corrib

Notes: Gerry was born on the shores of Lough Corrib and has been a Guide on the Lake all his life as has his father and grandfather He has an expert knowledge of the lake and a vast experience in all types of fishing and is an experienced flytyer. Fishing for the much sought after 'Ferox' is another of his specialities.

Address: Glann, Oughterard, Co. Galway
Telephone: +353 (0)91 552362 or +353 (0)87 9190673
Email: jerrymolloy@eircom.net Web:www.loughcorriboughterard.com

Murrays School of Angling

Coarse Angling Guide, Ghillie Service and Angling School

Notes: The famous Shebeen, Salmon Run, Rodger’s Island and Fairyhill stretches of the River Shannon are just a few minutes away. Banagher, Meelick and Shannonbridge “Hot Water stretches are all 20-25 minutes drive. Lough Derg and numerous lakes, rivers and commercials are also within a short drive . For the novice angler, Murrays School of Angling offers 2-5 day tuition on all aspects of course fishing including water safety and environmental protection. All tackle and bait is provided for students. We also provide a coarse angling guide service.

Address: Murray's B&B and Angling Services, Derryhiney, Portumna, Co. Galway.
Telephone: +353 (0)90 9759596
Email: info@bedandbreakfastportumna.com Web:www.bedandbreakfastportumna.com

Robert Gillespie

Fly-Casting Instructor, Ghillie, Guide, Salmon Fly Tyer

Notes: GAIA APGAI (Salmon, Trout & Sea Trout) FFF (Master & THCI) REFFIS (Registered Instructor, School and Guide) Robert has an acknowledged wealth of information on salmon flies. He recently wrote a book on salmon and steelhead flies of the world. Local Waters include the Moy and its many tributaries. The Moy is without doubt Ireland's most productive salmon river. Fly-tying, fly casting and guiding provided.

Address: Leckee, Castlebar Road, Foxford, Co. Mayo.
Telephone: +353 94 9256874 Mobile: +353 (0)86 0536833
Email: robert@robertgillespie.net Web: www.robertgillespie.net

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